Old Age Homes For SASSA Pensioners

You are unable to take care of your loved ones and want to give them a carefree life after retirement. Then, Old age homes for SASSA pensioners are the perfect place.

Whether they are suffering from serious medical issues or need care 24/7.

If you can’t afford expensive caretakers, you can avail yourself of SASSA old-age homes. These are provided to SASSA pensioners who need full-time assistance.

Qualification Criteria for Old Age Homes

It is great to know that SASSA is providing such a great facility to elderly residents. However, the first question that pops into your mind is about its eligibility criteria. You can apply for an old age home if:

• Your age is 60 years or above.
• You need a full-time attendee.
• You hold the citizenship of South Africa.
• You are receiving SASSA old age grant.

Documents Required

To apply for the residential facility, you simply need to fill out an application form. The documents required for the application are

• Your ID card.
• Your medical report.

How do you apply for an old-age home?

You can apply for old age homes for SASSA pensioners through your nearest residential facility. If you don’t know any, then visit the nearest social development or welfare department for complete guidance. 

If you are too old or sick and can’t go to the office, you can ask your loved ones on your behalf. However, no one can forcefully admit you unless your medical report or a court order proves you unfit.

Step 1:

Visit the nearest residential facility or social development office.

Step 2:

Fill out an application form to apply for a residential facility.

Step 3:

Submit all required documents and complete the application.

Step 4:

After applying, you will receive a stamped receipt. It is proof of your application.

Step 5:

After submission, you will be informed about its approval or refusal within a short period. The reason for your rejection will also be mentioned in case of refusal. You can appeal against it to the Minister of Social Development.

Tips for choosing a good old age home

An important task is to choose the most suitable old age home for you. Your selection will ensure comfort and guaranteed care as per your own needs. Consider the following things before selecting your residency:

• The quality of accommodation.
• Their meal and dietary schedule.
• Easily accessible amenities. (wheelchair, walkers, etc.)
• Medical care facility.
• Trained and professional medical staff.
• Preferable location.

List of all Old Age Homes

Here is a complete list of Old Age homes for SASSA pensioners, along with addresses and phone numbers.

AATomlinson	Swellendam, Overberg		(028)5141192	Mr. Marnie Meyer		[email protected]
ACVV Aandskemering	Malsmesbury, Swartland		022482192	Ms. Suzette		[email protected]
ACVV Bredasdorp: Suideroord Tehuis bir Bejaardes	Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas		(028)4241080	Ms. C. Dickason		[email protected]
ACVV Grabouw, Huis Groenland	Grabouw, Theewaterskloof, Overberg		(021) 8594209	Mr. Mark MacDonald		[email protected]
ACVV Heidehof	Caledon, Theewaaterskloof ,Overberg		Ms R Du Buisson	(028) 214 1755		heidehoftwk.co.za
ACVV Helen Bellinghanhof	Oudtshoorn,Garden route		Sr. Coleen Fourie	(044) 279 2646		[email protected]
ACVV Hesperos	Beaufort West, Central Karoo		Ms. Alta Jonker	(023) 414 3465		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Bergsig	Riebeek West, Swartland		Ms Marinda Meintjies	(022) 461 2535		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Jan Swart	The Strand, Cape Town		Ms H. van der Merwe	(021) 854 3763		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Malan Jacobs	Laingsburg, WCDMA05, Central Karoo		Ms Marieke Bourbon-Leftley	(023) 551 1400		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Marie Louw	Somerset West, Stellenbosch		Mrs J Meyer	(021) 852 2347		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Maudie Kriel	Ceres, Witzenberg		Ms Ria Prins	(023) 312 1950		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Moorrees	Moorreesburg		Mrs I Lochner	(022) 433 1477		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Nerina	Porterville, Bergrivier		Ms. A. Odendaal	(022) 931 2161		[email protected]
ACVV Huis Soeterus	The Strand, Cape Town		Ms Annake Bester	(021) 853 7423		[email protected]
ACVV PiketbergHuisAJ Liebenberg	Piketberg, bergrivier		(022)9131228	Ms annake bester		[email protected]
ACVV Prins Albert Kweekvallei Tehuis	Prince Albert, Central Karoo		Mr Johan du Toit	(023) 541 1626		[email protected]
ACVV Robertson Huis Le Roux	Robertson		Ms Heidi van der Merwe	(023) 626 3163		[email protected]
ACVV sederhof	Clanwilliam,cederberg		Mr. l de klerk	(027) 482 2151		[email protected]
ACVV Seebriesmossel	Bay , garden route		Ms A Prinsloo	(044)6904702		[email protected]
ACVV silwerkruin	Wellington, Drakenstein		Ms Yvonne Booysen	(021) 873 1040		[email protected]
ACVV Somerkoelte	Lamberts Bay, Cederberg		Ms Mariette Groenewald	(027) 432 1150		[email protected]
ACVV Tuishuis	Oudtshoorn, Garden Routez		Ms Irma Olivier	(044) 272 0164		[email protected]
AGS Tehuis vir  Bejaardes, Touwsrivier	Breede Valley		Sr. Gouws	(023) 358 1552		[email protected]
Albertinia Versorgings Dienste	Albertinia, Langeberg		Ms Heleen van der	(028) 735 1214		[email protected]
Beit-ul-Aman	Wynberg, Cape Town		(021) 761 1542		Ms F Hajwani		[email protected]
Benevolent Park Home for the Aged	Mossel Bay , Garden Route		044 691 2481		Ms Kitty Thiele		[email protected]
Coronation Memorial Versorgingsoord vir Bejaades	Oudtshoorn, Garden Route		(044) 272 2702		Ms. Bernice Herholdt		[email protected]
Douglas Murray	Retreat		(021) 712 2146		Mr. F. Daniels		[email protected]
DROOM	Riversdale, Langeberg		(028) 713 2526		Mr. CJ Veldsman		[email protected]
Fleur de Lis	Franschhoek, Stellenbosch		(021) 876 2411		Ms. W vd Westhuizen		[email protected]
Geluksoord Bejaardesorg	Stellenbosch, Boland		(021) 887 3124		Ms. IJ van Wyk		[email protected]
Groeneweide	Darling, Swartland		(022) 492 2665		Ms. Sandra de Beer		[email protected]
Hartenbos Bejaardesorg	Hartenbos		044 695 2386		Mr Dirk Johannes Jacobs		[email protected]
Helderberg Society for the Aged	Somerset West		(021) 852 5130		Mrs. Angers		[email protected]
Herfsvreugde Tehuis		Bonnievale, Langeberg	(023) 616 2170		Ms. Brenda Elstadt		[email protected]
Hermanus Frail Care Centre (Sofca Frail Care)		Hermanus, Overstrand	(028) 312 3236		Ms. Gail Smith		[email protected]
Highlands House		Cape Town	(021) 461 1100		Mr HJ Burman		[email protected]
Huis Andries Hamman		Breede Valley	(023) 347 1558		Ms L. du Toit		[email protected]
Huis Aristea		Durbanville, Cape Town	(021) 976 3166		Mr Tertius Beyers		[email protected]
Huis Boland		Bellville, Cape Town	(021) 946 4170		Mr. Paul Capes		[email protected]
Huis Brevis		Breede Valley	(023) 347 2745		Ms Stephne Botha		[email protected]
Huis De Kuilen		Kuils River, Cape Town	(021) 903 7055		Mr. Riaan Coetzer		[email protected]
Huis Izak van Tonder		Ladismith, Kannaland	(028) 551 1075		Mr PJF Nel		[email protected]
Huis Lafras Moolman		Breede Valley	(023) 349 1190		Ms I Visser		[email protected]
Huis Lettie		Hermanus	(028) 312 3721		Mr S. Van Vuuren		[email protected]
Huis Luckhoff		Wynberg, Cape Town	(021) 689 3612		Ms Wilna Strauss		[email protected]
Huis Martina		Parow Valley	(021) 931 1235		Ms Rheeder		[email protected]
Huis Matzikama		Vanrhynsdorp, Matzikama	(027) 219 1110		Mr PJ van der Heever		[email protected]
Huis Nuweland		Claremont, Cape Town	(021) 671 1005/ 6		Mr Mike Kabat		[email protected]
Huis Ravenzicht		Kraaifontein, Cape Town	(021) 988 7454		Mr Mulder		[email protected]
Huis Silwerjare		Grabouw, Theewaterskloof	(021) 859 2862		Mr F. Oppelt		[email protected]
Huis Uitvlucht		Montagu, Langeberg Municipality	(023) 614 1480		Ms Anrie Uys		[email protected]
Huis van Liefde		Lamberts Bay, Cederberg	(027) 432 1160		Ms Ella Cordy		[email protected]
Kendrick House		Eppingdust	(021) 534 2961		Judy Simons		[email protected]
Ladies Christian Home		Gardens, Cape Town	(021) 465 3117		Ms L Long		[email protected]
Loeriehof		Knysna	(044) 382 2721		Ms Simone de Jager		[email protected]
Mostertshoek Tehuis		Wolseley, Witzenberg	(023) 231 0282		Mr PL Erasmus		[email protected]
Nazareth House		Vredehoek, Cape Town	021 – 461 1635		Ms Alvita Brown-Karelse		[email protected]
Nazareth House		Elsies River, Cape Town	(021) 932 7318		Ms Alvita Brown-Karelse		[email protected]
Ons Huis		Citrusdal, Cederberg	(022) 921 2208		Ms D Beeton		[email protected]
Plumstead-Rusoord		Plumstead, Cape Town	(021) 761 2323		Mr G Holtzhausen		[email protected]
Protea Home for the Aged		Goodwood, Cape Town	(021) 591 4171		Mr Andre Verster		[email protected]
Ria Abel		Brooklyn, Cape Town	(021) 511 8119		Ms Anisia Geldenhuys		[email protected]
Rogelim Monte Rosa		Cape Town	(021) 423 8173/4		Mr C van Zyl		[email protected]
Sen-Cit Resthaven		The Strand, Cape Town	(021) 845 8502		Mr Mustafaa Maarman		[email protected]
Tuiniqua Versorgingssentrum		George, Garden Route	(044) 874 5760		Ms Alani Voight		[email protected]
Tulbagh ACVV Dienstak		Tulbagh, Witzenberg	(023) 230 0245		Ms Maggy Botha		[email protected]
Vredendal Tehuis		Vredendal, Matzikama	(027) 213 3040		Ms H Smith		[email protected]
Wittekruin		Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay	(022) 713 2230/9		Ms Karin Hubbard		[email protected]
Zandvliet Care Facility		Macassar, Cape Town	(021) 857 1092		Ms Lynn Nicholl		[email protected]
Zonnekus		Milnerton, Cape Town	(021) 552 2074/5		Mr Rouxan Le Roux		[email protected]

Benefits of Old Age Homes for SASSA Pensioners

Assistance in daily routine

Staff is always on hand to facilitate you in your daily life activities such as dressing, bathing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ensured Safety

The staff ensures your safety and security 24/7. They take special care of persons suffering from memory loss. They also protect older people from scams, fraud, and violent crimes.

Social engagement

The Staff of the old age residency conducts various activities to keep people socially engaged. The elderly people lessen their loneliness by engaging their peers, sharing life experiences, social activities and outings, etc.

Regular and proper meals: 

The staff provides a healthy and proper meal at regular intervals of the day, especially to patients who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

House keeping services

The staff is also responsible for keeping the house clean and taking care of the older persons’ laundry.

Specialized Health care

In case of poor health, trained and experienced nursing home staff is available.

Relieving the stress from family members

The stress of family members is relieved knowing that their loved one is in safe and caring hands.

Access to resources

Help and assistance with phone calls or sending emails are also provided by staff.

How do SASSA old age homes serve the community? 

Old-age homes serve the community in various beneficial ways:

1. They provide shelter and care to the elderly pensioners.
2. They offer medical assistance.
3. They offer counseling and emotional support.
4. They organize social events and recreational activities.
5. They create a proactive environment for senior citizens.

How can we help old age homes?

You can help old age homes by

• Donating your money and resources,
• Volunteering your time to provide companionship to residents and
• Offering your skills and expertise (health care, legal assistance).

Conclusion

Senior citizens are an important part of our society. They need our special care and assistance. Old Age homes for SASSA Pensioners are performing their duty wonderfully.

Old citizens are provided with all necessities, so they spend the rest of life stress-free, knowing that they are in safe hands.